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Love story set to music

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James Whittle

Nodame Cantabile (TV series)

New romantic comedy anime Nodame Cantabile is a sweet romance set in the world of classical music.

An arrogant, but hugely talented, pianist meets a quirky girl also studying piano, who just might be his muse.

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Originally an award-wining manga by Tomoko Ninomiya, Nodame Cantabile has already been made into a live action television show starring Hiroshi Tamaki and Juri Ueno.

The anime premiered on Fuji TV on January 11. It is produced by J.C. STAFF, who also brought Excel Saga, Starship Operators and Zero no Tsukaima to anime life.

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The story revolves around Shinichi Chiaki, a 22-year-old music student at the Momogaoka Music Academy.

He is a talented pianist and violinist whose father is also a famous musician. Shinichi grew up going to concerts and listening to the best orchestras in the world.

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